Kulsi River

Source:  DH Context: Assam and Meghalaya governments have agreed to construct a 55 MW hydropower project on the Kulsi River, which is a known habitat for the endangered Ganges River dolphin. About Kulsi River: Location: Flows through West Khasi Hills (Meghalaya) into Kamrup district (Assam). Origin & Course: Originates in Meghalaya. It flows ~60 km …

Illegal Sand Mining

Source:  TH Context: Villagers from Assam and Meghalaya, particularly along areas with ongoing inter-state boundary disputes, have united against illegal sand mining that threatens the local ecosystem, livelihoods, and road infrastructure. About Rivers in news: Kolong River (Assam) Location: Morigaon district, Assam Joins: The Brahmaputra River Significance: The Kolong is a major distributary of the …